Channell Drugstore

Location

Hammond, LA

Owner

Channell Shopping Center Partnership

Completion Date

2003

Awards

2003 - AIA Baton Rouge Rose Award

2003 - ABC Pelican Chapter Excellence in Construction

By using dynamic building forms, visibility and public image is improved for a local community pharmacy, which in turn creates a significant presence for a small business. The form of the building creates a striking new image in the community while allowing the client to expand the business by incorporating drive-thru windows for customer convenience. The south facing high windows allow for natural light and dynamic visibility without sacrificing functional shelving space. The roof overhang, with angled brackets, provides both solar protection and a distinctive design element. A rectangular footprint, chosen for it’s economy and efficiency, was enlivened by adding to or subtracting from the basic form in order to accommodate areas with special uses. The lively interior volume with exposed trusses and ductwork, together with stained concrete, corrugated metal, and pendant-mounted fixtures create a distinct departure from the typical big-box pharmacy. A diverse palette of materials including angled timber braces, painted cement board siding, anodized aluminum windows, and corrugated metal panels creates a dynamic composition of contrasting colors and textures. The sweeping profile of the curved gull-wing roof gives this small building a dramatic presence that sets the Pharmacy apart from it’s nearby competition.